H.Final_Solicitation.pdf

Solicitation No. 06A3212 The following is the Table of Contents for the Small Business Minor B Package documents:

Table of Contents 1 Page

Invitation for Price Quote–Cover Letter 1 Page General Bidders Instructions/Checklist 2 Pages

Proposed Form of Agreement, STD 213 2 Pages

Information Handout 1 Page

Specifications 39 Pages Link to the 2024 Edition of the Standard Specifications Page 40

The Bid Package contains 14 Project Plans for this project.

CALIFORNIA STATE TRANSPORTATION AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, GOVERNOR

California Department of Transportation

ADMINISTRATION

DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS

1727 30th STREET, MS 65

SACRAMENTO, CA 95816-7006

PHONE (916) 227-6000

TTY 711

https://dot.ca.gov/programs/procurement-and-contracts/

Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ)

Contract No. 06A3212 Quote Due Date: August 26, 2025

Prospective Contractors:

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans/Department) has issued the enclosed Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) for services described in the enclosed proposed contract.

Please read the entire contract package and all attachments carefully. If you desire to submit a quote, complete the Price Quote sheet and email it to the Analyst listed in the IFPQ. Your signature affixed to and dated on the quote proposal shall constitute a certification under penalty of perjury, unless exempted, that you have complied with the nondiscrimination program requirements of Government Code Section 12990 and Title 2, California Code of Regulations, Section 11102, and the nondiscrimination program requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 21, and 23 CFR Part 200.

Award of this contract will be to the lowest responsible contractor whose quote complies with all requirements as described in this IFPQ.

If your bid is more than $461,000.00, it will be rejected per Public Contract Code Section 10105(b).

Contractor must be a Certified Small Business at the time of the quote date.

Invitation for Price Quote https://dot.ca.gov/programs/procurement-and-contracts/

“Improving lives and communities through transportation.”

CALIFORNIA STATE TRANSPORTATION AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, GOVERNOR

California Department of Transportation

ADMINISTRATION

DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS

1727 30th Street, MS 65

SACRAMENTO, CA 95816-7006

PHONE (916) 227-6000

TTY 711

General Contractors Instructions/Checklist

Solicitation No. 06A3212

A complete bid or bid package will consist of the items identified below.

Complete this checklist to confirm the items in your bid package. Place a check mark or “X” next to each item that you are submitting to Caltrans. All attachments identified below (unless noted otherwise) are required and must be attached in your Bid Package submittal (links to documents are not acceptable), or your bid may be considered non-responsive. It is the prospective contractor’s responsibility to confirm receipt of their bid before the time the bid is due. Omission of documents or bids lost during transmission will be deemed non-responsive.

Return this checklist with your bid package.

Quotes omitting this information may be regarded as non-responsive and rejected.

Do not submit company advertisements, brochures, informational pamphlets, or any other document unless specifically noted in the IFPQ Requirements and/or as listed below.

Price Quote Proposal for Unit Items (ADM-1509). Complete and sign the Price Quote Proposal for Unit Item Sheet(s).

Subcontractor List (DES-OE-0102.2.C) can be downloaded at https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DESOE0102.2C. List all subcontractors, including DVBEs, as applicable to the requirements of this solicitation.

Contract Requirements (ADM-0378) must be downloaded at https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DOTADM0378

Small Business Status (DOT DES-OE-0102.4) can be downloaded at https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/showForm2?frmid=DOTDESOE0102.4.

California Company Preference (DES-OE-0102.9) can be downloaded at https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DESOE0102.9.

Certified DVBE Summary (DOT ADM-4015) can be downloaded at https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/showForm2?frmid=DOTADM4015.

Contractor Certification Clauses (CCC 04/2017) can be downloaded at https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Resources/Page-Content/Office-of-Legal-Services-Resources-List- Folder/Standard-Contract-Language.

California Civil Rights Laws Certification (DOT ADM-0076) must be downloaded at https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DOTADM0076.

Darfur Contracting Act Certification (DOT ADM-0077) must be downloaded at https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DOTADM0077.

DOT DES-OE-0102.14 In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Vehicle List can be downloaded at https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/showForm2?frmid=DOTDESOE010214.

https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DESOE0102.2C https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DOTADM0378 https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/showForm2?frmid=DOTDESOE0102.4 https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DESOE0102.9 https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/showForm2?frmid=DOTADM4015 http://www.dgs.ca.gov/ols/Resources/StandardContractLanguage.aspx https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Resources/Page-Content/Office-of-Legal-Services-Resources-List-Folder/Standard-Contract-Language https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Resources/Page-Content/Office-of-Legal-Services-Resources-List-Folder/Standard-Contract-Language https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DOTADM0076 https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DOTADM0077 https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/showForm2?frmid=DOTDESOE010214

“Improving lives and communities through transportation.”

The following forms and information will be required at the time of contract award and signature.

Payment Bond (ADM-2009) must be downloaded at https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DOTADM2009

Certificate(s) of Insurance

Postconsumer-Content Certification (CalRecycle 74) can be downloaded at https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=017557373779849962485:erv3s56gka0&q=https://www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/Docs/Web/1114 80&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiK0-qnvd6IAxWPKkQIHcH3HiIQFnoECAcQAQ&usg=AOvVaw37dYPswR47anIRTKPDAvXb.

Payee Data Record (STD 204) can be downloaded at https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/pdf/std204.pdf. This form is designed to allow vendors to self-report information needed for accurate and complete reporting of vendor payment income.

Completion of this form is required by all vendors providing goods and/or services to the State of California.

Contract Will Not Be Executed Without These Documents.

https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DOTADM2009 https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=017557373779849962485:erv3s56gka0&q=https://www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/Docs/Web/111480&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiK0-qnvd6IAxWPKkQIHcH3HiIQFnoECAcQAQ&usg=AOvVaw37dYPswR47anIRTKPDAvXb https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=017557373779849962485:erv3s56gka0&q=https://www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/Docs/Web/111480&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiK0-qnvd6IAxWPKkQIHcH3HiIQFnoECAcQAQ&usg=AOvVaw37dYPswR47anIRTKPDAvXb https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=017557373779849962485:erv3s56gka0&q=https://www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/Docs/Web/111480&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiK0-qnvd6IAxWPKkQIHcH3HiIQFnoECAcQAQ&usg=AOvVaw37dYPswR47anIRTKPDAvXb https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=017557373779849962485:erv3s56gka0&q=https://www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/Docs/Web/111480&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiK0-qnvd6IAxWPKkQIHcH3HiIQFnoECAcQAQ&usg=AOvVaw37dYPswR47anIRTKPDAvXb https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/pdf/std204.pdf

PROPOSED FORM OF AGREEMENT

DO NOT COMPLETE

Continued on the following sheets, each bearing the Agreement/Contract number.

The provisions on the following pages hereof constitute a part of the Agreement

TBD

06A3212

1. Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend, and save harmless the State, its officers, agents, and employees from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any and all contractors, subcontractors, materialmen, laborers and any other person, firm or corporation furnishing or supplying work services, materials or supplies in connection with the performance of this contract, and from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any person, firm or corporation who may be injured or damaged by Contractor in the performance of this contract.

2. Contractor, and the agents and employees of Contractor, in the performance of the Agreement, shall act in an independent capacity and not as officers or employees or agents of State of California.

3. The State may terminate this agreement and be relieved of the payment of any consideration to Contractor should Contractor fail to perform the covenants herein contained at the time and in the manner herein provided. In the event of such termination the State may proceed with the work in any manner deemed proper by the State. The cost to the State shall be deducted from any sum due Contractor under this agreement, and the balance, if any, shall be paid Contractor upon demand.

4. Without the written consent of the State, this Agreement is not assignable by Contractor either in whole or in part.

5. Time is of the essence in this Agreement.

6. No alteration or variation of the terms of this contract shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the parties hereto, and no oral understanding or agreement not incorporated herein, shall be binding on any of the parties hereto.

7. The consideration to be paid Contractor, as provided herein, shall be in compensation for all of Contractor’s expenses incurred in the performance hereof, including travel and per diem, unless otherwise expressly so provided.

Element ElementID Co Rte PM Location Latitude Longitude TCS Det. Type VDS Det. Type Dir OP Date Mod Date Status LIGHTING LU-04997 MAD 99 7.218 007218SR99 NB AVE 12 OFF RAMP - SIGN LIGHTING - NB OFF # 1EAST SIDE OF SR99 ON SEC OF NB OFF RAMP 36.92110546 -120.0182352 LIGHTING LU-04998 MAD 99 7.222 007222SR99 NB AVE 12 OFF RAMP - HIGHWAY LIGHTING - NB OFF RAMP #1EAST SIDE OF SR99 ON SEC OF OFF RAMP 36.92129166 -120.018485 LIGHTING LU-04999 MAD 99 7.26 EXPIREDWEST SIDE OF ROUTE 99 AND NORTH OF COTTONWOOD CREEK 36.92146875 -120.0192142 LIGHTING LU-05000 MAD 99 7.262 007262SR99 NB AVE 12 OFF RAMP - HIGHWAY LIGHTING - NB OFF RAMP #1EAST SIDE OF SR99 ON SEC OF OFF RAMP 36.92163452 -120.0189142 LIGHTING LU-05001 MAD 99 7.28 EXPIREDWEST SIDE OF ROUTE 99 AND NORTH OF COTTONWOOD CREEK 36.921755 -120.019532 LIGHTING LU-05002 MAD 99 7.39 EXPIREDWEST SIDE OF ROUTE 99 AND NORTH OF COTTONWOOD CREEK 36.92258276 -120.0206718 LIGHTING LU-05003 MAD 99 7.391 007391SR99 @ AVE 12 WEST - WEST SIDE OF SR99 ON NWC OF SB OFF RAMP 36.9228947 -120.021391 LIGHTING LU-05004 MAD 99 7.411 007411SR99 @ AVE 12 WEST - SIGN LIGHTING EB FOR SB SR99 ON RAMPWEST SIDE OF SR99 ON NWC OF SB OFF RAMP 36.92366172 -120.0263816 LIGHTING LU-05005 MAD 99 7.413 007413SR99 @ AVE 12 EAST - HIGHWAY LIGHTING - SB DIRECT ON RAMP #1 WEST OF 99 NORTH OF AVE 12 NWC NEXT TO CABINET 36.92364268 -120.0252215 LIGHTING LU-05006 MAD 99 7.415 007415SR99 @ AVE 12 EAST - HIGHWAY LIGHTING - SB DIRECT ON RAMP #1 WEST OF 99 NORTH OF AVE 12 NWC NEXT TO CABINET 36.92361858 -120.0247491 LIGHTING LU-05007 MAD 99 7.417 007417SR99 @ AVE 12 WEST - INTERSECTION SAFETY LIGHTING - SECWEST OF 99 NORTH OF AVE 12 NWC NEXT TO CABINET 36.92385165 -120.0233943 LIGHTING LU-05008 MAD 99 7.419 007419SR99 @ AVE 12 EAST - HIGHWAY LIGHTING - SB DIRECT ON RAMP #1 WEST OF 99 NORTH OF AVE 12 NWC NEXT TO CABINET 36.92357515 -120.0242261 LIGHTING LU-05009 MAD 99 7.421 007421SR99 @ AVE 12 WEST - OVERCROSSING LIGHTING EBWEST SIDE OF SR99 ON NWC OF SB OFF RAMP 36.9237054 -120.0238146 LIGHTING LU-05010 MAD 99 7.423 007423SR99 @ AVE 12 EAST - OVERCROSSING LIGHTING EBEAST SIDE OF SR99 ON THE SEC OF NB OFF RAMP 36.92369515 -120.023315 LIGHTING LU-05011 MAD 99 7.425 007425SR99 @ AVE 12 EAST - SIGN LIGHTING EBWEST SIDE OF SR99 ON NWC OF SB OFF RAMP 36.92382889 -120.0229871 LIGHTING LU-05012 MAD 99 7.427 007427SR99 @ AVE 12 EAST - OVERCROSSING LIGHTING EBEAST SIDE OF SR99 ON THE SEC OF NB OFF RAMP 36.92369045 -120.0228203 LIGHTING LU-05013 MAD 99 7.429 007429SR99 @ AVE 12 EAST - OVERCROSSING LIGHTING EBEAST SIDE OF SR99 ON THE SEC OF NB OFF RAMP 36.92367808 -120.0223459 LIGHTING LU-05014 MAD 99 7.435 007435SR99 @ AVE 12 EAST - INTERSECTION SAFETY LIGHTINGEAST SIDE OF SR99 ON THE SEC OF NB OFF RAMP 36.92366962 -120.0218629 LIGHTING LU-05015 MAD 99 7.436 007436SR99 @ AVE 12 EAST - INTERSECTION SAFETY LIGHTINGEAST SIDE OF SR99 ON THE SEC OF NB OFF RAMP 36.92360532 -120.0212497 LIGHTING LU-05016 MAD 99 7.438 007438SR99 @ AVE 12 EAST - RXR SOFFIT LIGHTING - NW QUAD OF O/CEAST SIDE OF SR99 ON SEC OF NB OFF RAMPPM 07.484 36.92363654 -120.0207943 LIGHTING LU-05017 MAD 99 7.442 007442SR99 @ AVE 12 EAST - INTERSECTION SAFETY LIGHTINGEAST SIDE OF SR99 ON THE SEC OF NB OFF RAMP 36.923406 -120.021652 SIGNAL SI-627 MAD 99 7.457 AVENUE 12 AND ROAD 29 36.92370105 -120.0156949 EB/WB 2008-06-20 2016-05-01 EXISTING SIGNAL SI-573 MAD 99 7.457 AVENUE 12 AT GOLDEN STATE 36.923815 -120.027539 EB/WB 2016-05-01 EXISTING LIGHTING LU-05018 MAD 99 7.46 007460SR99 @ AVE 12 E - RXR SOFFIT LIGHTING UNDER AVE 12 O/C - SW QUADEAST SIDE OF SR99 ON SEC OF NB OFF RAMPPM 7.484PM 7.484 36.92367645 -120.0213129 LIGHTING LU-05019 MAD 99 7.463 007463SR99 @ AVE 12 W - INTERSECTION SAFETY LIGHTING -NWCWEST OF 99 NORTH OF AVE 12 NWC NEXT TO CABINET 36.9239994 -120.0247799 LIGHTING LU-05020 MAD 99 7.464 007464SR99 @ AVE 12 E - RXR SOFFIT LIGHTING UNDER AVE 12 O/C - NE QUADEAST SIDE OF SR99 ON SEC OF NB OFF RAMPPM 7.484 36.92361 -120.02186 LIGHTING LU-05021 MAD 99 7.465 007465AVE 12 @ ROAD 29 W - INTERSECTION SAFETY LIGHTING WEST SIDE OF SR99 ON NWC OF AVE 12 AND GOLDEN STATE 36.92361 -120.02186 LIGHTING LU-05022 MAD 99 7.467 007467SR99 @ AVE 12 WEST - INTERSECTION SAFETY LIGHTING - NECWEST OF 99 NORTH OF AVE 12 NWC NEXT TO CABINET 36.92402888 -120.0244776 LIGHTING LU-05023 MAD 99 7.469 007469SR99 @ AVE 12 WEST - INTERSECTION SAFETY LIGHTING -NECWEST OF 99 NORTH OF AVE 12 NWC NEXT TO CABINET 36.92399103 -120.024396 LIGHTING LU-05024 MAD 99 7.471 007471SR99 @ AVE 12 WEST - OVERCROSSING LIGHTING - WB BEFORE SB OFF RAMPWEST OF 99 NORTH OF AVE 12 NWC NEXT TO CABINET 36.92401144 -120.0239438 LIGHTING LU-05025 MAD 99 7.473 007473SR99 @ AVE 12 WEST - HIGHWAY LIGHTING - SB LOOP # 1 WEST OF 99 NORTH OF AVE 12 NWC NEXT TO CABINET 36.92411878 -120.0237675 LIGHTING LU-05026 MAD 99 7.475 007425SR99 @ AVE 12 EAST - SIGN LIGHTING WBWEST SIDE OF SR99 ON NWC OF SB OFF RAMP 36.92377595 -120.02125 LIGHTING LU-05027 MAD 99 7.477 007477SR99 @ AVE 12 EAST - OVERCROSSING LIGHTING WBWEST OF 99 NORTH OF AVE 12 NWC NEXT TO CABINET 36.92405977 -120.0232833 LIGHTING LU-05028 MAD 99 7.479 007479SR99 @ AVE 12 EAST - STRUCTURE OVERCROSSING LIGHTING WBWEST OF 99 NORTH OF AVE 12 NWC NEXT TO CABINET 36.92407738 -120.0228038 LIGHTING LU-05029 MAD 99 7.48 007480AVE 12 @ GOLDEN STATE - INTERSECTION SAFETY LIGHTING NORTH SIDE OD AVE 12 AND WEST OF ROAD 29 ON NWC 36.923899 -120.022134 LIGHTING LU-05030 MAD 99 7.481 007481AVE 12 @ ROAD 29 W - INTERSECTION SAFETY LIGHTING WEST SIDE OF SR99 ON NWC OF AVE 12 AND GOLDEN STATE 36.92395402 -120.0272625 LIGHTING LU-05031 MAD 99 7.482 00748299 & AVE 12 WEST - WESRBOUND BRIDGE MOUNTED LIGHTWEST OF 99 NORTH OF AVE 12 NWC NEXT TO CABINET 36.92406396 -120.0222789 LIGHTING LU-05032 MAD 99 7.483 007483AVE 12 @ ROAD 29 W - INTERSECTION SAFETY LIGHTING WEST SIDE OF SR99 ON NWC OF AVE 12 AND GOLDEN STATE 36.92360993 -120.0272417 LIGHTING LU-05033 MAD 99 7.484 007484SR99 @ AVE 12 EAST - INTERSECTION SAFETY LIGHTINGEAST SIDE OF SR99 ON THE SEC OF NB OFF RAMP 36.92404762 -120.0217633 LIGHTING LU-05034 MAD 99 7.485 007485AVE 12 @ ROAD 29 W - INTERSECTION SAFETY LIGHTING WEST SIDE OF SR99 ON NWC OF AVE 12 AND GOLDEN STATE 36.92398586 -120.0273556 LIGHTING LU-05035 MAD 99 7.486 007486SR99 @ AVE 12 EAST - INTERSECTION SAFETY LIGHTING - NECEAST SIDE OF SR99 ON SEC OFF NB OFF RAMP 36.92396643 -120.0215257 LIGHTING LU-05036 MAD 99 7.487 007487AVE 12 @ ROAD 29 W - INTERSECTION SAFETY LIGHTING WEST SIDE OF SR99 ON NWC OF AVE 12 AND GOLDEN STATE 36.92350798 -120.0277728 LIGHTING LU-05037 MAD 99 7.488 007488AVE 12 @ GOLDEN STATE - INTERSECTION SAFETY LIGHTING NORTH SIDE OD AVE 12 AND WEST OF ROAD 29 ON NWC 36.92414187 -120.0214597 LIGHTING LU-05038 MAD 99 7.489 007489AVE 12 @ ROAD 29 W - INTERSECTION SAFETY LIGHTING WEST SIDE OF SR99 ON NWC OF AVE 12 AND GOLDEN STATE 36.92387225 -120.027798 LIGHTING LU-05039 MAD 99 7.49 007490AVE 12 @ GOLDEN STATE - INTERSECTION SAFETY LIGHTING NORTH SIDE OD AVE 12 AND WEST OF ROAD 29 ON NWC 36.924018 -120.022243 LIGHTING LU-05040 MAD 99 7.491 007491SR99 @ AVE 12 E - RXR SOFFIT LIGHTING UNDER AVE 12 O/C - SE QUADEAST SIDE OF SR99 ON SEC OF NB OFF RAMPPM 7.484 36.924018 -120.022243 LIGHTING LU-05041 MAD 99 7.492 007492SR99 @ AVE 12 EAST - INTERSECTION SAFETY LIGHTING - NECEAST SIDE OF SR99 ON SEC OF NB OFF RAMP 36.92403111 -120.021183 LIGHTING LU-05042 MAD 99 7.494 007494AVE 12 @ GOLDEN STATE - INTERSECTION SAFETY LIGHTING NORTH SIDE OD AVE 12 AND WEST OF ROAD 29 ON NWC 36.92348201 -120.0159773 LIGHTING LU-05043 MAD 99 7.495 007495AVE 12 @ GOLDEN STATE - INTERSECTION SAFETY LIGHTING NORTH SIDE OD AVE 12 AND WEST OF ROAD 29 ON NWC 36.92346153 -120.0154188 LIGHTING LU-05044 MAD 99 7.496 007496AVE 12 @ GOLDEN STATE - INTERSECTION SAFETY LIGHTING NORTH SIDE OD AVE 12 AND WEST OF ROAD 29 ON NWC 36.92384494 -120.016012 LIGHTING LU-05045 MAD 99 7.498 007498SR99 NB AVE 12 OFF RAMP - SIGN LIGHTING - WB FOR NB SR99 ON RAMPEAST SIDE OF SR99 ON SEC OF NB OFF RAMP 36.92384123 -120.0154722 SIGNAL SI-626 MAD 99 7.5 99 (SB) @ AVE 12 36.923815 -120.024238 SB 2008-06-20 2015-02-01 EXISTING LIGHTING LU-05046 MAD 99 7.511 007511SR99 @ AVE 12 WEST - HIGHWAY LIGHTING - SB LOOP #2WEST OF 99 NORTH OF AVE 12 NWC NEXT TO CABINET 36.92436718 -120.0242208 LIGHTING LU-05047 MAD 99 7.531 007531SR99 @ AVE 12 WEST - SOUTHBOUND LOOP # 3RD LIGHTWEST OF 99 NORTH OF AVE 12 NWC NEXT TO CABINET 36.92472477 -120.0241772 LIGHTING LU-05048 MAD 99 7.535 007535SR99 @ AVE 12 WEST - SOUTHBOUND LOOP #4TH LIGHTWEST OF 99 NORTH OF AVE 12 NWC NEXT TO CABINET 36.92485782 -120.0237185 SIGNAL SI-563 MAD 99 7.57 99 (NB) @ AVENUE 12 36.923489 -120.020939 NB 2008-11-25 2015-05-01 EXISTING LIGHTING LU-05049 MAD 99 7.591 007591SR99 @ AVE 12 WEST - SOUTHBOUND LOOP #4TH LIGHT ON RAMPWEST OF 99 NORTH OF AVE 12 NWC NEXT TO CABINET 36.925182 -120.023249

INFORMATION HANDOUT Contract No. 06A3212

Small Business Minor B Solicitation

Quotes open: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 Dated: August 13, 2025

Revised 3/27/2025

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Notice to Bidders And

Special Provisions For Construction On State Highway In

MADERA COUNTY NEAR MADERA AT COTTONWOOD CREEK BRIDGE

In District 06 On Route 99

Under Standard Specifications dated 2024

Project plans approved January 21, 2025 Standard Plans dated 2024

Identified by Contract No. 06A3212

06-Mad-99-R7.31 Project ID 0622000003

Contract No. 06A3212

SPECIAL NOTICES

California Civil Rights Laws Any person that submits a bid or proposal to, or otherwise proposes to enter into or renew a contract with a State agency with respect to any contract in the amount of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) or more shall certify, under penalty of perjury, at the time the bid or proposal is submitted or the contract is renewed, that they satisfy all of the conditions set forth in California Public Contract Code Section 2010 and they shall execute the Certification attached.

Assumption of Risk and Indemnification Regarding Exposure to Environmental Health Hazards In addition to, and not a limitation of, Contractor’s indemnification obligations contained elsewhere in this Agreement, Contractor hereby assumes all risks of the consequences of exposure of Contractor’s employees, agents, Subcontractors, Subcontractors’ employees, and any other person, firm, or corporation furnishing or supplying work services, materials, or supplies in connection with the performance of this Agreement, to any and all environmental health hazards, local and otherwise, in connection with the performance of this Agreement. Such hazards include, but are not limited to, bodily injury and/or death resulting in whole or in part from exposure to infectious agents and/or pathogens of any type, kind, or origin. Contractor also agrees to take all appropriate safety precautions to prevent any such exposure to Contractor’s employees, agents, Subcontractors, Subcontractors’ employees, and any other person, firm, or corporation furnishing or supplying work services, materials, or supplies in connection with the performance of this Agreement. Contractor also agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Caltrans, the State of California, and each and all of their officers, agents, and employees, from any and all claims and/or losses accruing or resulting from such exposure. Except as provided by law, Contractor also agrees that the provisions of this paragraph shall apply regardless of the existence or degree of negligence or fault on the part of Caltrans, the State of California, and/or any of their officers, agents, and/or employees.

Mandatory Organic Waste Recycling

It is understood and agreed that pursuant to Public Resources Code Sections 42649.8 et seq., if Contractor generates two (2) cubic yards or more of organic waste or commercial solid waste per week, Contractor shall arrange for organic waste recycling services or commercial waste recycling services that separate/source organic waste recycling. Contractor shall provide proof of compliance, i.e. organic waste recycling services or commercial waste recycling services that separate/source organic waste recycling, upon request from Caltrans Contract Manager.

ADA Compliance

All entities that provide electronic or information technology or related services that will be posted online by Caltrans must be in compliance with Government Code Sections 7405 and 11135 and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 or subsequent version, published by the Web Accessibility Initiative of the World Wide Web Consortium at a minimum Level AA success. All entities will respond to and resolve any complaints/deficiencies regarding accessibility brought to their attention.

Satisfying a Self-Insured Retention (SIR) All insurance required by this Agreement must allow, but not require, the State to pay any SIR and/or act as Contractor’s agent in satisfying any SIR. The choice to pay any SIR and/or act as Contractor’s agent in satisfying any SIR is at the State’s discretion. If the State chooses to pay any SIR and/or act as Contractor’s agent in satisfying any SIR, Contractor shall reimburse the State for the same.

Available Coverages/Limits In the event the insurance coverages obtained by Contractor is broader in scope than, and/or the limits are higher than, those required under the Agreement, all such broader coverage and/or higher limits available to the Contractor shall also be available and applicable to the State.

Electronic Signatures Each party agrees that the electronic signatures, whether digital or encrypted, of the parties included in this Agreement are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as manual signatures for this Agreement. Documents that are referenced by this Agreement may still require manual signatures.

Executive Order N-6-22 – Russia Sanctions

On March 4, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-6-22 (the EO) regarding Economic Sanctions against Russia and Russian entities and individuals. “Economic Sanctions” refers to sanctions imposed by the U.S. government in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, as well as any sanctions imposed under state law . By submitting a bid or proposal, Contractor represents that it is not a target of Economic Sanctions. Should the State determine Contractor is a target of Economic Sanctions or is conducting prohibited transactions with sanctioned individuals or entities, that shall be grounds for rejection of Contractor’s bid/proposal any time prior to contract execution, or, if determined after contract execution, shall be grounds for termination by the State.

Executive Order N-12-23 – Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Technology Use and Reporting

A. The State of California seeks to realize the potential benefits of GenAI, through the development and deployment of GenAI tools, while balancing the risks of these new technologies.

B. Bidder / Offeror must notify the State in writing if it:

1) intends to provide GenAI as a deliverable to the State; or

2) intends to utilize GenAI, including GenAI from third parties, to complete all or a portion of any deliverable that materially impacts:

a) functionality of a State system,

b) risk to the State, or

c) Contract performance.

Note: For avoidance of doubt, the term “materially impacts” shall have the meaning set forth in State Administrative Manual (SAM) § 4986.2 Definitions for GenAI.

C. Failure to report GenAI to the State may result in disqualification. The State reserves the right to seek any and all relief to which it may be entitled to as a result of such non-disclosure.

D. Upon notification by a Bidder / Offeror of GenAI as required, the State reserves the right to incorporate GenAI Special Provisions into the final contract or reject bids/offers that present an unacceptable level of risk to the State.

E. Government Code 11549.64 defines “Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI)” as an artificial intelligence system that can generate derived synthetic content, including text, images, video, and audio that emulates the structure and characteristics of the system’s training data.

https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/3.4.22-Russia-Ukraine-Executive-Order.pdf

Standard Title VI/Nondiscrimination Assurances (DOT Order No. 1050.2A)

California Department of Transportation, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 USC Sections 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

Bid Bonds

Bid bonds are only required for agreements over $461,000.00. Contractors are no longer required to purchase and submit a Bid Bond when bidding on Minor B Projects. Section 2-1.34 of the 2024 Standard Specifications is not applicable to Minor B Projects.

Waste Disposal

Prior to the commencement of waste disposal, Contractor must adhere to the provisions highlighted in Senate Bill 1383 (Lara) of 2016 Title 14, CCR, General Provisions section 18981.2, Public Resources Code sections 42652 et. Seq.

The special provisions contained herein have been prepared by or under the direction of the following Licensed Person.

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

LICENSED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

TRAFFIC

REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEER DATE

1/7/25

1/7/25 7/28/2025

The special provisions contained herein have been prepared by or under the direction of the following Licensed Person.

UTILITY ENGINEERING WORKGROUP

REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEER DATE

01/08/25 v

Table of Contents

Notice to Bidders

Special Provisions

Division I General Provisions

1 General

2 Bidding

3 Contract Award and Execution

4 Scope of Work

5 Control of Work

6 Control of Materials

7 Legal Relations and Responsibility to The Public

8 Prosecution and Progress

9 Payment

Division II General Construction

12 Temporary Traffic Control

14 Environmental Stewardship

Division III Earthwork and Landscape

17 General

20 Landscape

Link to the 2024 Edition of the Standard Specifications……………………………………………………..40

STANDARD PLANS LIST

The standard plan sheets applicable to this Contract include those listed below. When applicable, revised standard plans (RSPs) listed below are included in the project plans.

ABBREVIATIONS, LINES, SYMBOLS, AND LEGEND

A3A Abbreviations (Sheet 1 of 3) A3B Abbreviations (Sheet 2 of 3) A3C Abbreviations (Sheet 3 of 3) A10A Legend - Lines and Symbols (Sheet 1 of 5) A10B Legend - Lines and Symbols (Sheet 2 of 5) A10C Legend - Lines and Symbols (Sheet 3 of 5) A10D Legend - Lines and Symbols (Sheet 4 of 5) A10E Legend - Lines and Symbols (Sheet 5 of 5)

LANDSCAPE AND EROSION CONTROL

H2 Landscape Details H3 Landscape Details H4 Landscape Details (Sprinkler Assembly)

TEMPORARY CRASH CUSHIONS, RAILING AND TRAFFIC SCREEN

T1A Temporary Crash Cushion, Sand Filled (Unidirectional) T1A1 Temporary Crash Cushion, Sand Filled (Unidirectional) T1B Temporary Crash Cushion, Sand Filled (Bidirectional) T2 Temporary Crash Cushion, Sand Filled (Shoulder Installations) T3A Temporary Railing (Type K) T3B Temporary Railing (Type K) T3C Temporary Barrier System (Cross Bolt) T3D Temporary Barrier System (Cross Bolt) T3E Temporary Barrier System (Cross Bolt) RSP T3F Temporary Barrier System (Cal F-23) RSP T3F2 Temporary Barrier System (Cal F-23) RSP T3G Temporary Barrier System (Staking or Anchoring) RSP T3G2 Temporary Barrier System (Staking or Anchoring)

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS

T9 Traffic Control System Tables for Lane and Ramp Closures T10 Traffic Control System for Lane Closure on Freeways and Expressways T10A Traffic Control System for Lane Closure on Freeways and Expressways T14 Traffic Control System for Ramp Closure T18 Traffic Control System - Construction Work Zone Speed Limit Reduction on

Freeways and Expressways T20 Traffic Control System - Construction Work Zone Speed Limit Reduction

Details

TEMPORARY WATER POLLUTION CONTROL

T58 Temporary Water Pollution Control Details (Temporary Construction Entrance)

ROADSIDE SIGNS

RS1 Roadside Signs - Typical Installation Details No. 1

RS2 Roadside Signs - Wood Post - Typical Installation Details No. 2 RS4 Roadside Signs - Typical Installation Details No. 4

OVERHEAD AND ROADSIDE SIGN PANELS

S93 Framing Details for Framed Single Sheet Aluminum Signs, Rectangular Shape S94 Roadside Framed Single Sheet Aluminum Signs, Rectangular Shape S95 Roadside Single Sheet Aluminum Signs, Diamond Shape

Notice to Bidders Quotes open: August 26, 2025 Dated: August 13, 2025 General work description: Plant, irrigate, and maintain 122 trees.

The Department of Transportation (Department) will receive quotes for Construction On State Highway In Madera County Near Madera at Cottonwood Creek Bridge.

District-County-Route-Post Mile: 06-Mad-99-R7.31 Prime Contractor must have either a Class A license or an applicable Class C license.

Prime Contractor must be a certified Small Business under Section 2-1.05.

Department establishes no DVBE Contract goal but encourages bidders to obtain DVBE participation.

Bids must be on a unit price basis.

Complete the work within 60 working days.

The Plant Establishment days is 1250 days.

The estimated cost of the project is $277,815.00.

The Department will receive quotes until 2:15 p.m. on the quotes open date at:

Analyst’s Email: tammy.p.tran@dot.ca.gov *Put SB Contract # in the Subject Line of the Email

Quotes received after this time will not be accepted.

No pre-bid meeting is scheduled for this project.

Quote Packages, including Invitation for Quote, Notice to Bidders, Special Provisions, and Project Plans are available in electronic format only. These documents may be viewed and obtained at:

Cal eProcure website: https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/index.aspx Standard Specifications dated 2024 Standard Plans dated 2024 Present bidders’ inquiries to the District at:

District 6 Construction Duty Senior Email Duty Senior: cr.bidders.questions@dot.ca.gov

Questions about alleged patent ambiguity of the plans, specifications, or estimate must be asked before bid opening. After bid opening, the Department does not consider these questions as bid protests.

Department will open bids under Section 2-1.43.

There will be no public opening of quotes. Quotes results will not be listed on the Internet.

Request quote results at:

Analyst’s Name: Tammy Tran Email: tammy.p.tran@dot.ca.gov Phone: (279) 599-7880

District office addresses are provided in the Standard Specifications.

Prevailing wages may be required on this Contract under Section 7-1.02K(2). The Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) determines the general prevailing wage rates. Obtain the wage rates at the DIR website, http://www.dir.ca.gov, or from the Department's Labor Compliance Office of the district in which the work is located at https://dot.ca.gov/programs/construction/labor-compliance.

mailto:tammy.p.tran@dot.ca.gov https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/index.aspx mailto:cr.bidders.questions@dot.ca.gov mailto:tammy.p.tran@dot.ca.gov http://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/PWD/Index.htm https://dot.ca.gov/programs/construction/labor-compliance

Department has made available Notices of Suspension and Proposed Debarment from the Federal Highway Administration. For a copy of the notices, go to http://ppmoe.dot.ca.gov/des/oe/contractor-info.html. Additional information is provided in the Excluded Parties List System at https://www.ojp.gov/tfsc/doj_ojp_tfsc_excluded_parties_guide_508 Standard Specifications and Standard Plans may be viewed at Department’s Division of Design website at https://dot.ca.gov/programs/design/ccs-standard-plans-and-standard-specifications.

http://ppmoe.dot.ca.gov/des/oe/contractor-info.html https://www.ojp.gov/tfsc/doj_ojp_tfsc_excluded_parties_guide_508 https://dot.ca.gov/programs/design/ccs-standard-plans-and-standard-specifications

Special Provisions

Division I General Provisions

1 General

Add to section 1-1.01:

Bid Items and Applicable Sections Item code

Item description Applicable section

999990 MOBILIZATION 9

015179 TREE IDENTIFICATION TAGS 20

Replace the definition of Bid Item List in Section 1-1.07B with:

Bid Item List: List of bid items and the associated quantities on the Quote Proposal for Unit Quote Items.

Replace the definition of Director in Section 1-1.07B with:

Director: Department’s District Director.

Add the following to Section 1-1.07B:

Quote: Bid for an agreement with bidders limited to only Small Businesses under Section 2-1.05.

Add the following to the table in Section 1-1.11:

Reference or agency or department unit

Website Address Telephone Number

Office of Civil Rights https://dot.ca.gov/programs/ civil-rights

1823 14th Street Sacramento, CA 95811 (916) 324-0449

2 Bidding

Replace Section 2-1.05 with:

2-1.05 Bidder Eligibility Bidder must be certified as a small business at the time and date of bid opening and on the date of contract award or have submitted a complete application to the Department of General Services (DGS), Office of Small Business and DVBE Services. The complete application and any required substantiating documentation must be received by DGS by 5:00 p.m. on the bid opening date.

Replace Section 2-1.06A with:

2-1.06A General Standard Specifications and Standard Plans may be viewed at Bidders’ Exchange website.

The Bid Package may be viewed and obtained at the Cal eProcure website.

The Bid Package includes the Invitation for Bid, Notice to Bidders, Special Provisions, Project Plans, Revised Standard Plans, and a web link to the Standard Specifications and Standard Plans.

https://dot.ca.gov/programs/civil-rights https://dot.ca.gov/programs/civil-rights

Replace the 3rd paragraph of Section 2-1.06B with:

If an Information Handout or cross sections are available, you may view and obtain them at the Cal eProcure website.

Add between the 1st and 2nd paragraphs of section 2-1.06B:

The Department makes the following supplemental project information available:

Supplemental Project Information Means Description

Included in the Information Handout List of Existing Traffic Management System (TMS) Elements

Add the following to Section 2-1.10 Submit the form with your bid.

Replace section 2-1.11 with:

2-1.11 IN-USE OFF-ROAD DIESEL-FUELED VEHICLE LIST

Section 2-1.11 applies to non-informal-bid contracts.

Complete and submit the In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Vehicle List form under section 2-1.33.

On the In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Vehicle List form, list each fleet used by you or your subcontractor to perform work and is subject to 13 CCR § 2449 et seq. Submit a copy of a valid Certificate of Reported Compliance (13 CCR § 2449, subdivision (n)) for each fleet listed on the form within 10 days of bid opening. Failure to list a fleet used by you or your subcontractor to perform work on the In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Vehicle List form may result in a nonresponsive bid. Failure to submit the Certificate of Reported Compliance for a fleet listed on the In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Vehicle List form may result in a nonresponsive bid.

Replace Section 2-1.15 with:

2-1.15 Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) 2-1.15A General Take necessary and reasonable steps to ensure that DVBEs have opportunity to participate in the Agreement.

Comply with Military and Veterans Code Sections 999 et seq.

Department encourages bidders to obtain DVBE participation to ensure Department achieves its State-mandated overall DVBE goal.

If you obtain DVBE participation:

1. Complete and submit the Certified DVBE Summary form under with your bid. List all DVBE participation on this form.

2. List each first tier DVBE subcontractor in the Subcontractor List form, regardless of percentage of the total bid.

If a DVBE joint venture is used, submit the joint venture agreement with the Certified DVBE Summary form.

List each first tier DVBE, subcontractor on the Subcontractor List (DES-OE-0102C) regardless of percentage of the total bid.

DVBEs must be certified by the bid opening date and remain certified through contract award.

Delete Section 2-1.18.

Delete Section 2-1.27.

Replace Section 2-1.33 with:

2-1.33 Bid Document Completion and Submittal Complete forms in the Bid Package. Submit the forms with your bid.

Failure to submit the forms and information as specified may result in a nonresponsive bid.

If an agent other than the authorized corporate officer or a partnership member signs the bid, file a Power of Attorney with the Department either before opening bids or with the bid. Otherwise, the bid may be nonresponsive.

Delete Section 2-1.34

Delete the second paragraph of Section 2-1.40.

Replace Section 2-1.43 with:

2-1.43 Bid Opening The Department opens the bids after the time shown in the Notice to Bidders.

Replace the first paragraph of Section 2-1.47 with:

The Department may grant bid relief under Public Contract Code Sections 5100 et seq. Submit any request for bid relief to DPAC. The Relief of Bid Request form is available at the Department's website.

3 Contract Award and Execution Add the following to Section 3-1.02A:

For a unit price-based bid, submit the bid with a unit price and the item total (the product of the unit price and the quantity) for each item and a total price (the sum of the item totals) in the spaces provided on the Bid Item List. Prices submitted on the Bid Item List are the basis of comparison of bids except:

1. If a discrepancy between the unit price and the item total exists, the unit price prevails except:

1.1. If the unit price is illegible, omitted, or the same as the item total, item total prevails, and the unit price is the quotient of the item total and the quantity.

1.2. If a decimal error is apparent in the product of the unit price and the quantity, the Department will use either the unit price or item total based on the closest by percentage to the unit price or item total in the Department's Final Estimate.

2. If the unit price and the item total are illegible or are omitted, the bid may be determined nonresponsive.

3. Bids on lump sum items are item totals. If a unit price for a lump sum item is entered and it differs from the item total, the item total prevails.

4. Entries are to be expressed in dollars or decimal fractions of a dollar. Symbols such as commas and dollar signs are ignored and have no significance in establishing unit price or item total.

5. Unit prices and item totals are interpreted by the number of digits and decimal placement. Do not round item totals or the total bid.

Replace Section 3-1.04 with:

3-1.04 Contract Award If the Department awards the contract, the award is made to the lowest responsible bidder within 30 days after bid opening.

Replace Section 3-1.09 with:

3-1.09 Contract Bonds Section 3-1.05 does not apply.

If the total bid exceeds $25,000, the successful bidder must furnish a payment bond to secure the claim payments of laborers, workers, mechanics, or materialmen providing goods, labor, or services under the Contract. This bond must be equal to at least 100 percent (100%) of the total bid (Pub. Cont. Code Section 7103).

A performance bond is not required.

Replace Section 3-1.11 with:

3-1.11 Payee Data Record Complete and sign the Payee Data Record form included in the contract documents.

Replace Section 3-1.18 with:

3-1.18 Contract Execution The successful bidder must sign the Standard Agreement form to execute the contract.

The bidder's security may be forfeited for failure to execute the contract within the time required.

Add to Section 3:

3-1.20 Budget Disclaimer If sufficient program funds are not allocated to complete this contract as awarded, the contract may be amended to reflect any reduction in funds or be terminated.

4 Scope of Work

Delete Section 4-1.07C.

Delete Section 4-1.07D.

5 Control of Work

Replace section 5-1.13E with:

5-1.13E Prompt Payment Section 5-1.13E applies to all contracts.

Pay your subcontractors within 7 days of receipt of each progress payment under Pub Cont Code §§ 10262 and 10262.5. Pay duly authorized motor carriers of property in dump trucks for transportation charges under Bus & Prof Code § 7108.6. Pay other entities, such as material suppliers, within 30 days of receipt of each progress payment.

Each month, after the 15th and prior to 20th, submit the following payment information through the Department’s prompt payment monitoring system at https://caltrans.dbesystem.com:

1. Subcontractor’s or entity’s business name

2. Description of work performed

2.1. Bid item numbers or change order numbers

2.2. Written narrative of work performed

3. Value of work performed

4. Amount paid to subcontractor or entity

5. Withhold amount, if applicable

6. Explanation of withhold reasoning, if applicable

Your subcontractors and other entities may validate payments received using the prompt payment monitoring system.

If a subcontractor’s or other entity’s work is in dispute, provide a written withhold notification to the subcontractor or entity and the Engineer no later than 7 days after receipt of the corresponding progress payment that includes the following:

1. Value of the disputed work

2. Amount of the withhold being taken

3. Bid item numbers or change order numbers associated with the disputed work

4. Explanation of the deficiencies of the disputed work and how the corresponding value was calculated

5. Corrective actions to be taken for release of withheld amount

The Department may request additional documentation from you to evaluate whether you applied the withhold in good faith. Submit requested documents within 10 days of receipt of request.

The Department may withhold the same amount of your withhold from a future progress pay estimate if the Department determines any of the following has occurred:

1. Withhold was not applied in good faith

2. Requested additional withhold documentation records were not provided

3. Payment information was not submitted through the prompt payment monitoring system

4. Required withhold notification was not provided

The Department may also apply a 2 percent penalty on the withhold amount for every month payment is not made.

Add to the end of section 5-1.20A:

During the progress of the work under this Contract, work under the following contracts may be in progress at or near the job site of this Contract:

Coincident or Adjacent Contracts Contract no. County–Route–Post

Mile Location Type of work

06-0V1204 Mad-99-R6.9/R7.6 2 mile south of Madera from 0.3 mile south of Cottonwood Creek to Avenue 12 OC

Replace 3 Bridges:

Br. No. 41-0065 L/R/S

Coordinate lane closures and traffic handling with the Engineer and with contractors of coincident or adjacent projects. Potential conflicts may not be limited to the contracts listed above.

https://caltrans.dbesystem.com/

Add to the end of section 5-1.20C:

This project does not include work on the railroad property, but a railroad is shown on the general plan sheet within the project limits. Do not trespass on the railroad property that transverses above State Route 99 near post mile 6.9/R7.6 In Fresno County. The owner-operator of the railroad property is Union Pacific Railroad Co.

Add between the 2nd and 3rd paragraphs of section 5-1.32:

Where State-owned areas have been designated for Contractor’s use beneath bridge structures, comply with the following:

1. Do not store any of the following beneath structures:

1.1. Explosives or explosive materials

1.2. Flammable or combustible materials

1.3. Incompatible materials, such as chlorine and ammonia, or batteries and fuels, in the same secondary containment facility

2. Material storage may not encroach on any of the following:

2.1. Within 20 feet of any bridge support

2.2. Within 10 feet of any exposed footing or pile cap

2.3. Within a 6-foot minimum clear zone height from the bottom of superstructure to top of material storage

3. Maintain 12-foot minimum width pathways beneath each hinge, bent cap and bridge span allowing manlift vehicle access.

4. Do not obstruct drainage systems.

Add to Section 5-1.38:

The Engineer will only consider a request for relief of maintenance and protection responsibility if the Engineer has suspended the work under Section 8-1.06.

Replace Section 5-1.42 with:

5-1.42 Requests For Information (RFI) Submit an RFI upon recognition of any event or question of fact arising under the Contract.

The Engineer responds to the RFI within three (3) days. Proceed with the work unless otherwise ordered. You may protest the Engineer's response by:

1. Submitting a potential claim record, using the Supplemental Potential Claim Record form, within three (3) days after receiving the Engineer's response

2. Complying with Section 5-1.43

Replace Section 5-1.43 with:

5-1.43 Potential Claims and Dispute Resolution 5-1.43A General Minimize and mitigate impacts of potentially claimed work or event.

For each potential claim, assign an identification number determined by chronological sequencing and the first date of the potential claim.

Use the identification number for each potential claim on the Supplemental Potential Claim Record form.

Failure to comply with this procedure is a waiver of the potential claim and a waiver of the right to a corresponding claim for the disputed work in the administrative claim procedure.

5-1.43B Potential Claim Record Submit a potential claim record, using the Supplemental Potential Claim Record form, within three

(3) days of the Engineer's response to the RFI or within three (3) days from the date when a dispute arises due to an act or failure to act by the Engineer. The potential claim record must include the following:

1. Nature and circumstances causing the potential claim or event

2. Contract specifications supporting the basis of a claim

3. Estimated claim cost and an itemized breakdown of individual costs stating how the estimate was determined. If accurate cost figures are not available, provide an estimate, or describe the types of expenses involved.

Proceed with the potentially claimed work unless otherwise ordered. Maintain records that provide a clear distinction between costs for the disputed work and the costs of the undisputed work.

Within five (5) days of a request, provide access to the project records determined necessary by the Engineer to evaluate the potential claim.

Delete Section 5-1.47.

6 Control of Materials

Replace section 6-1.03B with:

6-1.03B Submittals 6-1.03B(1) General Not Used

6-1.03B(2) Work Plan For local material, such as rock, gravel, earth, structure backfill, pervious backfill, imported borrow, and culvert bedding, obtained from a (1) noncommercial source, or (2) source not regulated under California jurisdiction, submit a local material plan for each material at least 60 days before placing the material.

The local material plan must include:

1. Certification signed by you and an engineer who is registered as a civil engineer in the State or a professional geologist licensed as a professional geologist by the State stating:

I am aware local material from a noncommercial source or a source not regulated under CA jurisdiction must be sampled and analyzed for pH and lead and may require sampling and analysis under section 6-1.03B(3) for other constituents of concern based on the land use history. I am aware that local material sources must not contain ADL at concentrations greater than 80 mg/kg total lead or equal to or greater than 5 mg/L soluble lead as determined by the Waste Extraction Test (WET) Procedures, 22 CA Code of Regs § 66261.24(a)(2) App II. I am aware that a maximum quantity of material may be excavated at the site based on the minimum number of samples taken before excavating at the site under section 6-1.03B(3).

2. Land use history of the local material location and surrounding property

3. Sampling protocol

4. Number of samples per volume of local material

5. QA and QC requirements and procedures

6. Qualifications of sampling personnel

7. Stockpile history

8. Name and address of the analytical laboratory that will perform the chemical analyses

9. Analyses that will be performed for lead and pH

10. Other analyses that will be performed for possible hazardous constituents based on:

10.1. Source property history

10.2. Land use adjacent to source property

10.3. Constituents of concern in the ground water basin where the job site is…